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The Gracie Way Signed 2003 Helio Gracie

Hélio Gracie (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈɛlju ˈɡɾejsi]; October 1, 1913 – January 29, 2009) was a Brazilian martial artist who, together with his brother Carlos Gracie, founded the martial art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, known internationally as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ).[1] According to Rorion Gracie, his father Helio Gracie is one of the first sports heroes in Brazilian history; he was named Black Belt magazine's Man of the Year in 1997 by an American martial arts publication.[2] He was the father of Rickson Gracie, Royler Gracie, Royce Gracie, Relson Gracie, and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Co-founder Rorion Gracie, among other sons and daughters. According to one of his most notable opponents, Masahiko Kimura, Gracie held the rank of 6th dan in judo.[3][4][a]

Signed by Helio Gracie, Rorion Gracie, Rener Gracie, Ryron Gracie, and Ralek Gracie.

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Comment by Chad B on August 10, 2012 at 7:23am: Nice item. I wish I had purchased or obtained an autograph from Helio while he was still alive. They were inexpensive then.

Are you selling this book?

Comment by J.Seah on August 10, 2012 at 7:45am: Hi Chad!!

I have just picked this up. I collect some UFC and martial arts memorabilia. The owner of this book bought it from Gracie Family website in 2003. It was inexpensive then. Since Helio Gracie pass away in 2009, his autograph price has went up considerably with the popularity of MMA. Sorry it is not for sale.

Comment by Chad B on August 10, 2012 at 7:55am: MMA/UFC autographs are my main focus currently. I have Rorion and Royce from the family. I am working on collecting autographs from everyone involved with UFC 1. I am getting there slowly.

Comment by J.Seah on August 10, 2012 at 9:18am: The missing signature on the book is Royce Gracie. The Gracie School is about 10 mins from where I work. I will try to get his signature on it. The other MMA autograph I have is my favorite fighter Jon "Bones" Jones. I have a few autographs from Boxing. Mohammad Ali 1966 Signed, Joe Louis signed Caesar Palace Keno Slip and an in person autograph from Oscar Dela Hoya. My pride and joy in my collection for martial art memorabilia is my 1966 Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris signed karate program. I starting to collect more MMA stuff right now too.